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Job Description Summary : The Medical Records Clerk performs the clerical functions associated with clinical records utilization.  They work closely with the clinicians on completion of the medical record by monitoring/reviewing the chart for accuracy & compliance per program rules and regulations. The Medical Records Clerk demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery.  A Medical Records Clerk provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Work Experiences: • Must be able to effectively, courteously, and professionally deal with the public both verbally and in writing. • Working knowledge of computer applications such as Excel and Word Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent Responsibilities: • Scanning various medical and financial information into the EMR. • Audit charts for deficiencies. • Appropriate documentation of routing paper medical records. • Follow appropriate procedure for closing episodes of care. • Follow HIPAA standards in securing PHI. • Assist with the orderly retrieval and review of patient charts for internal/external auditing. • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. • Perform all other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: • TB test upon hire • Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds • Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, and other office equipment as needed • Sufficient sensory-motor dexterity to complete motor skill tasks, including vision, hearing, and speech • Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, and stooping